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23. May 2024
On Tuesday 21 May 2024, after a short, severe and insidious illness, Prof. Vojtěch Adam died, only 42 years young.
Our former colleague and head of the Smart Nanodevices research group at CEITEC BUT, an exceptional person, scientist, visionary and a fair man, has passed away. Sometimes in our lives we meet people who appeal to us greatly, who impress us, and Vojta was such a person. He did his job to the fullest, with the highest degree of empathy and consideration for his surroundings. At the same time, he had clear priorities and goals, which he had been gradually fulfilling.
Vojta was born on May 2, 1982, in Brno. He obtained his Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. He continued his postgraduate studies in Cell and Molecular Biology there, too. He was habilitated in 2012 and, in 2015, he was appointed Professor in Agricultural Chemistry. He worked at Mendel University, where he headed the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Faculty of Agronomy.
A number of his original works are among the most cited works today and arouse considerable scientific interest. In particular, publications from recent years have been published in prestigious scientific journals. This is in spite of several works that have been questioned. Vojta faced these allegations head on and took responsibility for the disputed errors in the figures without hesitation, even though he did not have to, as they did not directly stem from his own scientific errors. This, too, documents his friendly and open nature and his collegiality towards his fellow workers as well as subordinates.
His research group at CEITEC BUT Smart Nanodevices trained the best students and graduates, who are still winning prestigious awards in Czechia and abroad. Vojta achieved a lot in his relatively short scientific career. He had great plans both in science and in his personal life, which, sadly, he will not be able to fulfil.
Vojta's memory can be honoured by lighting a candle or laying flowers in front of Building C of Mendel University, where a spontaneous memorial has been created today. The last farewell to Vojta will be held on Thursday, 30 May, at 10 a.m. at the Salesian Church of Our Lady Help of Christians in Brno-Žabovřesky.
The entire CEITEC BUT team expresses their sincere condolences to the family, colleagues, students and all those who knew Prof. Vojtěch Adam and who realise what an exceptional and hopeful person has perished.